WEEKLY REFLECTION
It was common for teachers, rabbis, philosophers and those of great influence to have disciples. Disciples were students learning from a master who would then become the foot soldiers that took their teacher’s message out to the world.

Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee when He saw Simon and Andrew. These men were hard at work, casting their nets into the water when they encountered Jesus for the first time. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men!

The two fishermen had an honorable profession, working a business to provide food for their families and their community. Jesus, however, called them from casting their nets for fish to casting their nets for men and women. It’s a significant promotion!

As Jesus called these four men to follow Him, He did not offer a better life or prosperity. He only offered Himself, and gave them the opportunity to gather others to Him. Jesus never promised health, wealth, long life, or prosperity. Regardless, these men counted the cost and followed.

Traveling around Galilee, Jesus was calling men and women to turn from their sin, for the kingdom of heaven was at hand.

The Gospel of the kingdom preached by Jesus is being preached to you today! The ordinary fishermen who became disciples of the extraordinary Son of God were used in amazing ways to spread this message. Until the King returns, His kingdom is growing with new citizens. I hope you are one of them.